Setting Africa's Standard for a Sustainable Future

ABOUT

Makota Environmental Standards Africa Ltd. (MESA) is an Africa-rooted climate and environmental services company supporting the development and financing of high-integrity climate and nature solutions. We work with governments, communities, businesses, and investors to unlock climate finance, strengthen environmental integrity, and scale African-led impact.

WHAT WE DO

Carbon Project Validation & Verification

We independently assess projects against international standards, building confidence with buyers, regulators, and investors.

Environmental Certification

We certify soil, biodiversity, waste, and climate solutions to recognized global benchmarks, ensuring credibility and market access.

Climate Finance & ESG Advisory

We connect clients to climate finance and ESG-linked investments while embedding sustainability into business strategy.

Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)

We conduct assessments that align with international safeguards while addressing community, environmental, and economic priorities.

Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (MRV) Systems

We design and audit MRV systems that deliver transparent, reliable, and scalable climate and nature outcomes.

Advisory & Project Development

We support project teams with technical design, feasibility, and readiness to turn ideas into bankable solutions.

Prof. Jacob Mwitwa

Board Chairman

Professor Jacob Mwitwa has over 30 years of experience spanning environment, natural resources, agriculture, and academia, with service in public institutions, civil society, international development, and universities. He has collaborated widely with local and global organizations on governance and management of agriculture, environment, and natural resources, and has served on boards, advisory groups, and as a trustee. His research interests focus on food systems, livelihoods, and environmental governance, and he has held academic leadership roles including Dean and Head of Research and Innovation at Copperbelt University. He holds a PhD from Stellenbosch University and is currently the Vice Chancellor of Kapasa Makasa University.

Thuli Makota

Founder / CEO

Thuli is a climate change and natural resources management expert with 20 years of experience in strategy, REDD+, carbon project management, and climate resilience. She has led international projects across Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Mombasa, and Kampala, building partnerships between rural communities and global investors. Her work centers on capacity building, climate risk management, and empowering local stakeholders to align with international climate goals. Thuli’s strong leadership and strategic skills have consistently delivered sustainable outcomes that reduce environmental impacts and improve community livelihoods.

Gaolathe Masikara

Project & Strategic Operations Consultant | MESA Impact Club

Gaolathe Masikara is a sustainability consultant with a background in Biology and an MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management. At MESA Impact Club, she leads strategic operations that connect impact-focused enterprises with investors, driving Africa’s transition toward a resilient and low-carbon future.

Tom John Varghese

Head of Carbon Standards & Verification

Climate change and sustainability leader with 11+ years’ expertise spanning carbon project development, GHG auditing, and environmental strategy implementation across global markets. Proven track record in driving impactful initiatives in renewable energy, forestry, waste management, and green building design. Adept at navigating international carbon standards, managing multi-stakeholder projects, and delivering measurable climate-positive outcomes.

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